Brunswick public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Shellfish Committee (Formerly Marine Resources Committee)
The committee unanimously approved a seasonal winter quahog closure from December 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024, pending state approval. A proposal to implement Sunday conservation closures from October through June was tabled until the October meeting.
- Approved seasonal winter quahog closure Dec 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
- Tabled Sunday conservation closures for October through June
- Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The Commission unanimously approved the 2023 easement monitoring reports as drafted. Members also received updates on watershed projects, the Climate Action Plan, and Maquoit Bay RFP applications.
- Approved 2023 easement reports as drafted (unanimous)
Assessment Review Board
The Board approved the minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting and appointed Richard Baribeau as Board Secretary. Chair Holt discussed the two current vacancies on the Board.
- Approved August 22, 2023 Meeting Minutes (3-0)
- Appointed Richard Baribeau as Board Secretary (3-0)
Town Council
The Town Council adopted a resolution amending the municipal budget and approved zoning ordinance map and text amendments for 0 Pennell Way. The Council also updated ambulance fees and approved special amusement licenses. Several public hearings were scheduled for September 18, 2023.
- Adopted zoning ordinance map/text amendments for 0 Pennell Way (9-0)
- Amended Municipal Code of Ordinances Appendix B for Ambulance Fees (9-0)
- Approved special amusement licenses for Pat’s Pizza and McAvoy’s On The Green (9-0)
- Adopted budget resolution changing tax dates and omitting $1M Fund Balance appropriation (8-1)
- Set Sept 18 public hearing for Jordan Avenue 'No Parking' zone (9-0)
- Set Sept 18 public hearings for contract zoning, Staff Review Committee, and Water Street Area zoning (9-0 each)
- Set Sept 18 public hearing for Mom’s Organic Munchies CDBG application (9-0)
- Approved appointments to Water District, Rivers & Coastal Waters Commission, and Recreation & Conservation committee (9-0, 8-0)
Finance Committee
The committee held a public forum to gather suggestions and questions regarding property revaluation and communication plans. No formal decisions were made regarding the revaluation process, though previous meeting minutes were approved.
- Approved meeting minutes from 7/20/23 (unanimous)